GPU Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Cambridge. The position focuses on designing and evaluating features for 3D graphics APIs, requiring strong C++ skills and extensive experience in GPU software architecture. This role provides opportunities to guide hardware and driver roadmaps while working with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Hands-on experience with Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, or DirectX.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Investigate and evaluate features for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Draft new API extensions and write specifications.

Skills

C++

GPU architecture

3D graphics APIs

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

Metal

DirectX11

DirectX12

Job description

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Our client is seeking a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will design and evaluate features for 3D graphics APIs like Vulkan and DirectX, focusing on performance and use cases for current and future GPUs. The role includes guiding hardware and driver roadmaps and communicating new technologies to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.

- Investigate and evaluate features and improvements for 3D Graphics APIs.

- Draft new API extensions and write specifications.

- Prototype interface changes and proposals.

- Propose changes to GPU architecture.

- Perform performance analysis of proposed changes.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development.

- Strong programming skills in C++.

- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following API's: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX11 or DirectX12.